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Rise Doro apartments reopen, more than 2 years after massive fire
About 20% of the Rise Doro’s 247 apartments have been filled since the building was rebuilt.…
3 hours ago
Human remains found buried in yard of home in North Jacksonville
The remains were discovered after someone found a human bone lying on Lincrest Drive.…
22 hours ago
Aldi sets opening dates for 3 stores in East Arlington and Downtown
The new stores — converted from Winn-Dixie and Harveys — will give Aldi 17 stores in the Jacksonville area.…
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23 hours ago
Councilman withdraws zoning proposal that would have reduced public input
Councilman Rory Diamond said he wanted to streamline zoning to create more affordable housing.…
1 day ago
Jacksonville makes City Council legislation more accessible to the disabled
The city restored online access to City Council bills after complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.…
1 day ago
Duval Schools adding weapons-detection system at elementary schools
The district will equip about 30 schools each year with the same weapons-detection systems installed at middle schools.…
1 day ago
St. Augustine Beach police mobilize to thwart planned teen takeover
Posts on social media indicated that a teen takeover was planned at the St. Augustine Beach pier.…
2 days ago
St. Johns County leaders warn property tax cuts could decrease service
Property tax cuts are headed to Floridians’ ballots in November, and St. Johns County’s leaders are concerned.…
2 days ago
Hundreds expected to pack Bayard Point for Boater Skip Day in Clay County
Police from several agencies will be present Friday to make sure boaters are following safety laws.…
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2 days ago
City Year Jacksonville invests 100k service hours to support Duval students
City Year Jacksonville cultivates communication skills, empathy and leadership among young adults.…
2 days ago
Orange Park substitute teacher accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
Tyrone Julius Ferguson taught at elementary and middle schools and also was a youth basketball coach.…
2 days ago
St. Johns County sheriff seeks budget increase to raise deputies’ pay
Sheriff Rob Hardwick said it is becoming harder to compete with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to attract deputies.…
3 days ago
City Council delays bill to put 1-mill school tax renewal on November ballot
The Finance Committee voted 4-3 to consider the 1-mill levy again in two weeks.…
3 days ago
Property tax overhaul headed to ballot; see how your legislators voted
Voters will consider whether to increase the homestead exemption, which would eliminate property taxes for many homeowners.…
3 days ago
Supra Revolving Sushi Bar prepares to replace Hooters in Tinseltown
In the all-you-can-eat concept, sushi dishes come to tables on a conveyor belt. Or you can order off the menu.…
3 days ago
Jax Beach bars and restaurants can expand capacity on Jaguars game days
With capacaity limited for Jaguars games, city officials thought businesses might get bigger crowds.…
June 2, 2026
Artists sought for sculptures at new Fishweir Crossing roundabouts
Riverside Avondale Preservation says the art will become a landmark for an important neighborhood gateway.…
June 2, 2026
Jacksonville man to be executed Tuesday for killing girlfriend’s baby
Andrew Richard Lukehart admitted to killing the 5-month-old child and throwing her body into a pond.…
June 2, 2026
Lawmakers tweak DeSantis’ property tax cut ahead of floor votes
House and Senate committees eliminated school districts from the effect of any tax cuts.…
June 1, 2026
Jacksonville officials stare down $300M hit from DeSantis’ property tax plan
Mayor Donna Deegan says the tax proposal unfairly punishes cities like Jacksonville that have low tax rates.…
June 1, 2026
Concerns grow over proposed AI data center in Nassau County
County officials have scheduled a series of workshops to investigate the ramifications of data centers.…
June 1, 2026
Burn ban ends in Clay County, but water restrictions continue across area
Clay County imposed a burn ban in April because the drought had heightened the risk of forest and brush fires.…
June 1, 2026
Hurricane season begins, but hostile conditions bar tropical development
During an average year, the Atlantic Basin sees 14 named storms, seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes.…
May 31, 2026
PHOTO ESSAY | Englewood High, among Duval’s most diverse, celebrates commencement
Englewood High awarded 408 diplomas during its 69th Commencement on May 28 inside Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.…
May 29, 2026
Florida lawmakers pass $114.5B budget after contentious session
Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville was the only legislator from Northeast Florida to vote no on the budget.…
May 29, 2026
Terrance Freeman will leave Jax City Council in November; special election set
Freeman, a Republican, will resign effective Nov. 2 to run for Florida House District 12.…
May 29, 2026
Michelin Guide adds 8 restaurants in Northeast Florida
Michelin’s Florida guide expanded this year to cover the entire state, not just South and Central Florida.…
May 29, 2026
Ruby Tuesday closes in Regency area of Arlington; 4 locations remain
Ruby Tuesday is permanently closed after 24 years at Monument Road and Interstate 295.…
May 29, 2026
JTA raises fares and cuts services to make up for budget deficit
The JTA board approved a $139.2 million budget Thursday that included the cuts and fare increases.…
May 28, 2026
Asian restaurant in Ponte Vedra is expanding to Orange Park Mall
Koi Sushi & Thai & Bar will open in the former space of TGI Fridays at Orange Park Mall.…
May 28, 2026
Culinary Institute eyes San Antonio as model for Jacksonville campus
City Council voted to endorse a future $35 million incentives deal for a riverfront high-rise anchored by the Culinary Institute.…
May 28, 2026
Flagler College tennis team takes home national championship trophy
The men’s tennis team claimed the Division II championship, its first national title since the 1980s.…
May 28, 2026
Debate hits high gear over SUN Trail segment in St. Johns County
Years into the project, debate continues over whether the SUN Trail is planned for the correct spot.…
May 28, 2026
Periods of heavy rain and storms will soak Florida over the weekend
Days of rain are forecast across the state, with 2 to 4 inches possible in the Jacksonville area.…
May 28, 2026
‘Luxury pet hotel’ plans to open next month near St. Johns Town Center
K9 Resorts Jacksonville will offer premium bedding, Microban flooring and flat-screen televisions.…
May 27, 2026
City Council decides not to rule out redlined neighborhoods for next jail
Jacksonville lawmakers voted down a bill recommending that the jail planning process exclude redlined areas of the city.…
May 27, 2026
DeSantis unveils plan to eliminate most property taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants legislators to put a property tax referendum on the election ballot for November.…
May 27, 2026
Judge rules Florida’s new congressional map will remain intact for midterms
Voting rights groups vowed to appeal, but they would have to act before congressional candidates qualify.…
May 27, 2026
Emerging El Niño could boost temperatures and rainfall this summer
Forecasters believe a strengthening El Niño pattern is likely to emerge in 2026 and continue into winter.…
May 26, 2026
Records in Jacksonville teacher speech case tie school board member to complaint
Hope McMath is asking the state to end its investigation of her social media speech, as state records tie the…
May 26, 2026
Nick Howland voted City Council president, Joe Carlucci VP
The incoming City Council president and vice president say they want to build consensus after a contentious year.…
May 26, 2026
Family pleads for water safety after 2-year-old’s drowning in 2024
Melani Ava Mixson drowned after sliding down the embankment of a retention pond at her apartment complex.…